Activities Specialist-Full-Time Monday-Friday 8a-4p

LEARNING SERVICES CORPORATION•Malvern, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the excitement of a dynamic company committed to providing exceptional neurological rehabilitation to adults with brain injury! ReMed, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner, is a growing organization dedicated to excellence, honesty, and ethics in treating our clients and each other. For more than 40 years, we’ve developed programs to meet the diverse needs of clients with moderate to severe traumatic and acquired brain injuries. We provide treatment for post-concussion syndrome, stroke, memory loss, neurobehavioral issues, and accident or sports-related head injuries.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred
Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record must be maintained at all times
Competence in writing, planning, organization and documentation, as well as time management skills are required
The ability to communicate with families, professionals and co-workers is a must
Must have the ability to occasionally lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive recreational program, which includes both group and individual activities in the residence and the community
Oversees the individual recreational programs of assigned clients
Completes initial assessments, monitors monthly progress, and prepares all necessary discharge plans
Works in collaboration with the Recreation Therapist to understand, monitor and provide feedback on strategies and leisure activities related to a client’s individual recreation plan in the residence/apartment and in the community.
Works directly with the client and provides minimum to maximum assistance and/or supervision to promote the client’s success in daily living tasks, recreational activities and vocational/educational pursuits as identified by clients’ treatment plan (e.g. residential/hygiene routines, meal prep and planning, apartment/room upkeep, transportation training, pedestrian safety, money management/budgeting systems, walking, PT exercises, visual exercises).
Demonstrates proficiency in leisure/recreational principles (e.g. individual and group leisure activities, special events, overnight trips, sober leisure lifestyle, and social skill development).
Demonstrates proficiency in completing all tasks necessary to support the client’s treatment plan. (e.g., direct care, med admin, transportation, job coaching, transfers, and med procedures).